Mets Calendar Classics - Mets Games Played On This Date: September 7th

 

Jerry Koosman, 1969 Topps Baseball Card

Mets win 9th straight in 2024, Mets get big comeback win against Nationals in 2015 and Koosman sets new Mets Win Record in 1968.

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Year: 2024; Game #142; Saturday, Sep 7; NYM 4  CIN 0;  boxscore; WP: Quintana;  LP: Moll;  Time: 2:26;Day; Attendance: 34,048; Record: 78-64; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 7;W  

Lindor SS;  0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Nimmo LF;  1 for 3; 1 run; 1 K; Vientos 3B;  0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Alonso 1B;  1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Winker RF;  0 for 3; Taylor, T RF;  0 for 1; Martinez, J DH;  1 for 4; double; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Iglesias, J 2B;  2 for 4; double; 2 Ks; Alvarez C;  0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Bader CF;  1 for 3; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Quintana (W, 8-9); 6.2 innings; no runs; 5 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Ottavino; 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Young, D; 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Díaz; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K;  

Mets 4 Reds 0 Post Game Notes - 9/7/2024

Mets: 

• Extended their season-high winning streak to nine games...Is New York’s longest winning streak since April 3 - 13, 2018.
• Recorded their seventh shutout of the season...All seven of their shutouts have come since July 11...The Mets did not record a shutout in their first 91 games of the season...Are the second-most shutouts in the majors during that span behind only San Diego (Eight).

Jose Quintana: 

• Is the 19th active pitcher to reach the 100-career win plateau...Is the sixth active left-handed pitcher with 100+ wins...Is the first Colombian born pitcher with 100 career wins.

Harrison Bader: 

• Lined a solo-home run to right center field in the sixth inning to give the Mets a 1-0 lead.

Francisco Lindor: 

• Scored his 100th run of the season on an RBI single by Pete Alonso in the sixth...Was his fourth career season reaching the 100-run mark and second with the Mets (Also: 108, 2023)...Is the seventh player in franchise history with multiple seasons of 100+ runs.

Pete Alonso: 

• Singled home a run in the sixth inning to extend the Mets lead to 2-0.

J.D. Martinez: 

• Hit a two-run double down the left field line in the sixth inning to increase the score to 4-0...Has an .880 OPS over his last nine games.

NY Post: Mets roll to ninth straight win as Jose Quintana picks up 100th career victory. "The Mets silenced the Reds behind excellence from Jose Quintana and their bullpen, needing just one big inning to run their win streak to nine with a 4-0 shutout at Citi Field."

Year: 2022; Game#137; Wednesday  Sep 7 (1) NYM 5 @ ;PIT; 1; boxscore;  WP: Bassitt; LP: Underwood; Time: 2:36; DAY; Attendance: 8,717;  Record: 86-51; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 0.5; W; 

Brandon Nimmo CF 1 for 5, 1 run scored, 1 K; Pete Alonso 1B 2 for 5, double, 1 K;  Francisco Lindor SS 0 for 4, 1 K; Jeff McNeil 2B 0 for 3, 1 RBI; Daniel Vogelbach DH 1 for 4, 1 RBI; Mark Canha LF 0 for 3, 1 run scored; Tyler Naquin RF 2 for 4, HR, 3 RBIs, 1 run scored, 1 K; Eduardo Escobar 3B 2 for 4, HR, 1 RBI; Tomás Nido C 1 for 4, double, 3 Ks; Chris Bassitt P 7 innings, 1 run – earned, 5 hits, 1 walk, 10 Ks; Seth Lugo 2 inning, no runs, 2 hits, 1 K;

Year: 2022; Game#138; Wednesday  Sep 7 (2) NYM 10 @ ;PIT; 0; boxscore;  WP: deGrom; LP: Oviedo; Time: 3:17; NIGHT; Attendance: 9,824;  Record: 87-51; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 0.5; W; 

Brandon Nimmo CF 0 for 4, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 walk; Pete Alonso 1B 2 for 4, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 K;  Francisco Lindor SS 2 for 4, 2 doubles, 3 RBIs, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 K; Jeff McNeil 2B 3 for 5, double, 2 RBIs, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 K; Daniel Vogelbach DH 1 for 6, 1 RBI, 1 K; Mark Canha LF-CF 2 for 4, 2 doubles, 2 runs scored, 1 walk; Tyler Naquin RF 2 for 4, double, 1 RBI, 1 run scored; Eduardo Escobar 3B 4 for 5, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 K; James McCann C 1 for 3, 2 walks, 2 runs scored, 1 K; Jacob deGrom P 7 innings, no runs, 3 hits, 1 walk, 8 Ks; Adam Ottavino 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 K; Alex Claudio 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 K;

NY Post: Jacob deGrom keeps Mets’ pitching rolling in doubleheader sweep of Pirates. "The 1-2 combo of Chris Bassitt and Jacob deGrom was too much for this boatload of Pirates, who were equally flustered in trying to contain the likes of Eduardo Escobar, Tyler Naquin and Francisco Lindor over 18 innings on Wednesday...The Mets won the opener 5-1 to snap a three-game losing streak. In the nightcap, they rolled 10-0 at PNC Park for momentum heading into their weekend series in Miami."

Year: 2021; Game#139; Tuesday  Sep 7 NYM 9 @ MIA; 4; boxscore;  WP: Carrasco; LP: Campbell; Time: 3:59; NIGHT; Attendance: 5,848;  Record: 70-69; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 3.5; W;  

Jonathan Villar 3B 0 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 2 walks, 1 K; Francisco Lindor SS 1 for 4, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 K; Pete Alonso 1B 2 for 4, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored, 1 walk; Carlos Carrasco (W, 1-2) 5 innings, 7 hits, 4 runs - 1 earned, 1 walk, 4 Ks; 

NY Post: "The team’s most consistent force this season, Alonso reached a milestone Tuesday night, when he blasted a shot over the left field fence at loanDepot park in the first inning. The homer was No. 100 in a celebrated young career that may not have yet reached full potential. For good measure, Alonso homered again in the ninth, the final dagger to the Marlins in the Mets’ 9-4 victory."

5 Years ago today:

Year: 2020; Game #42; Monday;  Sep 7, NYM 8  Vs. PHI; 9; boxscore;  WP: Workman; LP: Castro;  Save: Neris; Time: 3:40; DAY;  Record: 19-23; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 5.5; L;  

David Peterson 2 innings, 3 hits (1 HR), 5 runs, 5 ER, 6 walks, 3 K, 70 pitches – 37 strikes; Erasmo Ramírez, 5 innings, 2 hits (1 HR), 1 run, 1 ER, 0 walks, 1 K, 54 pitches – 34 strikes; Jeurys Familia (BS, 1) 1 inning, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 ER, 1 walk; Edwin Diaz 1 inning, 0 runs, 0 walks, 1 K; Miguel Castro (L, 1-1) 1 inning, 2 hits (1 HR), 2 runs, 1 ER, 1 walk, 1K; Jeff McNeil 2 for 4 (HR #2), 3 RBIs, 1 run scored; Michael Conforto 3 for 6, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI – now hitting .348; Andres Gimenez 2 for 4, 1 HBP, 2 runs scored; Dominic Smith 1 for 5, 1 RBI; Pete Alonso 1 for 3, 1 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 HBP; Brandon Nimmo 2 for 6, 1 RBI 

MLB.com: Mets erase 6-run deficit but fall to Phils in 10. Peterson was not sharp, hitting the first batter he faced, walking four in two innings and allowing a career-high five runs. Three of them came on Segura’s double, which cleared the bases before Peterson could record a second out. 

Brian Joura Mets360.com: David Peterson didn’t have it today but Erasmo Ramirez made his Mets’ debut and kept the game close, as he allowed just one run in five innings. He was in line for the win, too, before the rest of the pen let him down.

Year: 2019; Game #141; Saturday;  Sep 7, NYM 0  Vs. PHI; 5; boxscore;  WP: Smyly; LP: Stroman; Time: 02:59; NIGHT; Attendance: 28,848; Record: 72-69; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 16; L;

Year: 2018; Game #140; Friday;  Sep 7, NYM 3  Vs. PHI; 4; boxscore;  WP: Nola; LP: Bashlor;  Save: Hunter; Time: 02:43; NIGHT; Attendance: 23,379; Record: 63-77; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 13.5; L;

Year: 2017; Game #140; Thursday;  Sep 7, NYM 7  Vs. CIN; 2; boxscore;  WP: Harvey; LP: Mahle; Time: 02:38; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,274; Record: 61-79; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 25; W;

Year: 2016; Game #140; Wednesday;  Sep 7, NYM 6 @ CIN; 3; boxscore;  WP: Syndergaard; LP: DeSclafani;  Save: Familia; Time: 03:29; DAY; Attendance: 13,936; Record: 74-66; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 8.5; W;

10 Years ago today:

Year: 2015; Game #137; Monday;  Sep 7, NYM 8 @ WSN; 5; boxscore;  WP: Alvarez; LP: Treinen;  Save: Familia; Time: 03:26; DAY; Attendance: 34,210; Record: 76-61; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 5.0; W; 

Curtis Granderson RF: 2 for 3; 2·2B; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 walks; David Wright 3B: 1 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Daniel Murphy 1B: 0 for 4; SF; 1 RBI; 1 K; Yoenis Céspedes CF-LF: 3 for 5; HR,2·2B; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Michael Conforto LF: 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; Travis d'Arnaud C: 0 for 3; SF; 1 RBI; 1 K; Kelly Johnson 2B: 1 for 2; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Erik Goeddel P: 0 for 1; Juan Lagares CF: 0 for 1; Wilmer Flores SS-2B: 2 for 4; 2 Ks; Jon Niese P: 0 for 1; 1 K; Rubén Tejada SS: 1 for 3; 2B; 2 runs; 1 K; Jon Niese: 3.1 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 7 hits; 1 HR; 3 walks; 1 K; Carlos Torres: 1.1 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 1 K; Erik Goeddel: 1 inning; no runs; Dario Álvarez, W (1-0): 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Hansel Robles, H (9): 2 innings; no runs; 4 Ks; Jeurys Familia, S (37): 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 3 Ks;  

Mets start a key series in Washington as part of their drive to the pennant in 2015.  Mets built a 3-0 lead off Max Scherzer on solo homers by Michael Conforto, Kelly Johnson and Yoenis Cespedes.  Washington bounced back on Wilson Ramos' grand slam in the 4th as part of a 5 run inning off Jonathan Niese.  Mets came back to tie it up in the 6th and took the lead in the 7th. 

NY Post: Mets pick up king-sized win behind stunningly solid bullpen. "David Wright’s RBI single and Yoenis Cespedes’ run-scoring double highlighted a three-run seventh inning as the Mets took an 8-5 lead. Wilmer Flores’ leadoff single and Curtis Granderson’s walk set up the inning. For the final run, Cespedes hit a shot to the right-center gap and Wright slid in to just beat the relay home, before leaping up and pumping his first in excitement at the safe call." 

ESPN,com: "Dario Alvarez (1-0), pitching in the majors for the first time this season, faced only one batter -- Harper -- and struck him out to get his first major league win. Five Mets relievers combined for 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Jeurys Familia struck out the side for his 37th save, including Harper."

Year: 2014; Game #143; Sunday;  Sep 7, NYM 4 @ CIN; 3; boxscore;  WP: Wheeler; LP: Latos;  Save: Mejia; Time: 03:34; DAY; Attendance: 31,444; Record: 68-75; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 13; W;

Year: 2013; Game #140; Saturday;  Sep 7, NYM 4 @ CLE; 9; boxscore;  WP: Kluber; LP: Niese; Time: 02:56; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,453; Record: 63-77; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 21.5; L;

Year: 2012; Game #138; Friday;  Sep 7, NYM 0  Vs. ATL; 3; boxscore;  WP: Maholm; LP: Niese;  Save: Kimbrel; Time: 02:56; NIGHT; Attendance: 24,071; Record: 65-73; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 20; L;

Year: 2011; Game #141; Wednesday;  Sep 7, NYM 1 @ FLA; 0; boxscore;  WP: Dickey; LP: Hand;  Save: Acosta; Time: 02:47; NIGHT; Attendance: 21,303; Record: 70-71; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 22; W;

Year: 2010; Game #139; Tuesday;  Sep 7, NYM 4 @ WSN; 1; boxscore;  WP: Gee; LP: Maya;  Save: Takahashi; Time: 02:26; NIGHT; Attendance: 13,835; Record: 68-71; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 11.5; W;

Year: 2008; Game #142; Sunday;  Sep 7 (1), NYM 2  Vs. PHI; 6; boxscore;  WP: Moyer; LP: Martinez; Time: 02:49; DAY; Attendance: 55,797; Record: 79-63; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 2.0; L;

Year: 2008; Game #143; Sunday;  Sep 7 (2), NYM 6  Vs. PHI; 3; boxscore;  WP: Santana; LP: Hamels; Time: 02:49; NIGHT; Attendance: 54,980; Record: 80-63; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 2.0; W;

Year: 2007; Game #140; Friday;  Sep 7, NYM 11  Vs. HOU; 3; boxscore;  WP: Pelfrey; LP: Rodriguez; Time: 03:06; NIGHT; Attendance: 51,113; Record: 79-61; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 6.0; W;

Year: 2006; Game #139; Thursday;  Sep 7, NYM 7  Vs. LAD; 0; boxscore;  WP: Glavine; LP: Penny; Time: 02:41; NIGHT; Attendance: 48,583; Record: 87-52; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up16.5; W;

20 Years ago today:

Year: 2005; Game #139; Wednesday;  Sep 7, NYM 3 @ ATL; 4; boxscore;  WP: Foster; LP: Looper; Time: 03:20; NIGHT; Attendance: 28,564; Record: 70-69; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 10.5; L-wo;

Mets jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the 1st and held a lead until the 9th when Bradon Looper gave up a 2-1 advantage when Ryan Langerhans doubled in Jeff Francoeur to tie it.  After Chris Woodward singled in Carlos Beltran to put the Mets up 3-2 in the 10th, Bradon Looper loaded the bases to start off the Braves 10th,  Shingo Tatatsu almost escaped the jam recording two infield pop-ups when Ryan Langerhans singled in two for the Braves win.

Year: 2004; Game #137; Tuesday;  Sep 7, NYM 3 @ FLA; 7; boxscore;  WP: Burnett; LP: Glavine; Time: 02:34; NIGHT; Attendance: 14,308; Record: 60-77; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 21.5; L;

Year: 2003; Game #142; Sunday;  Sep 7, NYM 4 @ PHI; 5; boxscore;  WP: Cormier; LP: Wheeler; Time: 03:57; DAY; Attendance: 29,159; Record: 62-80; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 27.5; L-wo;

Year: 2002; Game #140; Saturday;  Sep 7, NYM 5 @ PHI; 4; boxscore;  WP: Walker; LP: Roa;  Save: Benitez; Time: 03:14; DAY; Attendance: 21,747; Record: 66-74; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 24; W;

Year: 2001; Game #142; Friday;  Sep 7, NYM 6 @ FLA; 1; boxscore;  WP: Rusch; LP: Burnett; Time: 02:18; NIGHT; Attendance: 13,285; Record: 70-72; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 7; W;

Year: 1999; Game #139; Tuesday;  Sep 7, NYM 4  Vs. SFG; 7; boxscore;  WP: Rodriguez; LP: Wendell;  Save: Nen; Time: 03:43; NIGHT; Attendance: 24,002; Record: 84-55; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 3.5; L;

Year: 1998; Game #144; Monday;  Sep 7, NYM 8  Vs. ATL; 7; boxscore;  WP: McMichael; LP: Rocker;  Save: Franco; Time: 03:01; DAY; Attendance: 22,953; Record: 80-64; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 12; W;

Year: 1997; Game #141; Sunday;  Sep 7, NYM 9 @ CHC; 2; boxscore;  WP: Jones; LP: Trachsel; Time: 02:58; DAY; Attendance: 25,523; Record: 77-64; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 11; W;

Year: 1996; Game #142; Saturday;  Sep 7, NYM 1 @ ATL; 6; boxscore;  WP: Smoltz; LP: Jones; Time: 02:21; NIGHT; Attendance: 47,130; Record: 62-80; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 24.5; L;

Year: 1993; Game #139; Tuesday;  Sep 7, NYM 3 @ HOU; 4; boxscore;  WP: Jones; LP: Franco; Time: 03:01; NIGHT; Attendance: 16,298; Record: 47-92; Standings: 7; Games up/behind: 38.5; L-wo;

Year: 1992; Game #136; Monday;  Sep 7, NYM 6 @ PHI; 3; boxscore;  WP: Schourek; LP: Mulholland;  Save: Young; Time: 03:14; NIGHT; Attendance: 14,600; Record: 63-73; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 15.5; W;

Year: 1991; Game #135; Saturday;  Sep 7, NYM 1  Vs. ATL; 6; boxscore;  WP: Leibrandt; LP: Viola; Time: 02:27; DAY; Attendance: 25,772; Record: 65-70; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 16; L;

Year: 1990; Game #137; Friday;  Sep 7, NYM 1 @ PHI; 4; boxscore;  WP: de Jesus; LP: Cone; Time: 02:49; NIGHT; Attendance: 29,744; Record: 77-60; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 3.5; L;

Year: 1989; Game #139; Thursday;  Sep 7, NYM 13  Vs. STL; 1; boxscore;  WP: Viola; LP: Power; Time: 02:40; DAY; Attendance: 23,354; Record: 74-65; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 3.5; W;

Year: 1988; Game #137; Wednesday;  Sep 7, NYM 8 @ CHC; 9; boxscore;  WP: Gossage; LP: McDowell; Time: 02:55; NIGHT; Attendance: 32,297; Record: 81-56; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up 8.0; L-wo;

Year: 1987; Game #137; Monday;  Sep 7, NYM 3  Vs. PHI; 5; boxscore;  WP: Carman; LP: Gooden;  Save: Bedrosian; Time: 03:32; NIGHT; Attendance: 45,699; Record: 78-59; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 3.5; L;

Year: 1986; Game #135; Sunday;  Sep 7 (1), NYM 7  Vs. SDP; 1; boxscore;  WP: Gooden; LP: LaPoint; Time: 2:24; DAY;  Record: 91-44; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up21.0; W;

Year: 1986; Game #136; Sunday;  Sep 7 (2), NYM 6  Vs. SDP; 5; boxscore;  WP: Sisk; LP: Lefferts;  Save: McDowell; Time: 03:17; DAY; Attendance: 38,630; Record: 92-44; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: up21.0; W;

40 Years ago today:

Year: 1985; Game #134; Saturday;  Sep 7, NYM 6 @ LAD; 7; boxscore;  WP: Niedenfuer; LP: Leach; Time: 03:11; DAY; Attendance: 44,444; Record: 81-53; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 1.5; L-wo;

Darryl Strawberry homers in the 9th to tie the game at 6 only for L.A. to walk it off in the bottom of the inning.  Mike Marshall singles in pinch runner Jose Gonzalez off Terry Leach (L,2-3) to give L.A. the win.  

Year: 1984; Game #141; Friday;  Sep 7, NYM 10  Vs. CHC; 0; boxscore;  WP: Gooden; LP: Ruthven; Time: 02:43; NIGHT; Attendance: 46,301; Record: 79-62; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 6; W;  

National Pastime.com: On his way to hurling a one-hitter, Dwight 'Doc' Gooden fans Cub Ron Cey for his 228th strikeout, setting a National League rookie record. The Mets phenom passes Grover Cleveland Alexander, who established the mark in 1911 with 227.

Year: 1983; Game #139; Wednesday;  Sep 7, NYM 1  Vs. PHI; 6; boxscore;  WP: Denny; LP: Terrell; Time: 02:26; NIGHT; Attendance: 8,791; Record: 58-81; Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 14; L;

Year: 1982; Game #136; Tuesday;  Sep 7, NYM 5 @ PIT; 9; boxscore;  WP: Sarmiento; LP: Scott; Time: 02:54; NIGHT; Attendance: 6,837; Record: 53-83; Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 23.5; L;

Year: 1981; Game #79; Monday;  Sep 7 (1), NYM 1 @ PIT; 2; boxscore;  WP: Jones; LP: Allen;  Save: Scurry; Time: 2:12; NIGHT;  Record: 30-48; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 17; L;

Year: 1981; Game #80; Monday;  Sep 7 (2), NYM 4 @ PIT; 5; boxscore;  WP: Long; LP: Boitano;  Save: Lee; Time: 02:49; NIGHT; Attendance: 9,935; Record: 30-49; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 17; L;

Year: 1980; Game #137; Sunday;  Sep 7, NYM 2 @ SDP; 5; boxscore;  WP: Shirley; LP: Pacella;  Save: Lucas; Time: 02:49; DAY; Attendance: 5,141; Record: 59-78; Standings: 5; Games up/behind: 15; L;

Year: 1979; Game #139; Friday;  Sep 7, NYM 4  Vs. PIT; 6; boxscore;  WP: Jackson; LP: Allen; Time: 03:45; NIGHT; Attendance: 8,290; Record: 54-84; Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 29; L;

Year: 1978; Game #141; Thursday;  Sep 7, NYM 9 @ MON; 4; boxscore;  WP: Espinosa; LP: James; Time: 02:23; NIGHT; Attendance: 10,161; Record: 56-85; Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 20.5; W; 

National Pastime.com:  In a 9-4 victory over the Expos, Mets backstop John Stearns establishes a new mark for National League catchers with his 25th stolen base. Johnny Kling swiped 24 bases catching for the Cubs in 1902.

Year: 1977; Game #139; Wednesday;  Sep 7, NYM 2  Vs. PHI; 6; boxscore;  WP: Christenson; LP: Zachry; Time: 02:08; NIGHT; Attendance: 7,783; Record: 54-85; Standings: 6; Games up/behind: 31.5; L;

Year: 1976; Game #137; Tuesday;  Sep 7, NYM 11 @ CHC; 0; boxscore;  WP: Matlack; LP: Burris; Time: 02:28; DAY; Attendance: 5,281; Record: 71-66; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 13.5; W;

50 Years ago today:

Year: 1975; Game #141; Sunday;  Sep 7, NYM 4  Vs. STL; 12; boxscore;  WP: McGlothen; LP: Matlack; Time: 02:30; DAY; Attendance: 25,810; Record: 73-68; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 7.5; L;

Rusty Staub's solo homer against Cardinal Starter Lynn McGlothen tied the ganme at 3. Cards came right back in the 6th off Jon Matlack (L,16-10) to take a 5-3 lead with RBI singles from Ted Simmons and Hector Cruz.  Cards scored 4 more in the 7th and 3 more in the 9th to turn the game into a laugher.

Year: 1974; Game #136; Saturday;  Sep 7, NYM 1 @ STL; 2; boxscore;  WP: Gibson; LP: Matlack; Time: 02:17; NIGHT; Attendance: 36,007; Record: 63-73; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 11; L-wo;

Year: 1973; Game #140; Friday;  Sep 7 (1), NYM 1 @ MON; 0; boxscore;  WP: Matlack; LP: Renko;  Save: McGraw; Time: 2:43; DAY;  Record: 67-73; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 4; W;

Year: 1973; Game #141; Friday;  Sep 7 (2), NYM 4 @ MON; 2; boxscore;  WP: McGraw; LP: Marshall;  Save: Sadecki; Time: 04:38; NIGHT; Attendance: 24,167; Record: 68-73; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 4; W;  

National Pastime.com: To prevent an injury, the second game of the Mets-Expos doubleheader at Jarry Park is delayed for 11 minutes. The setting sun over the rim of the Montreal ballpark makes it impossible for the first baseman to see the ball being thrown from certain positions on the field.

Year: 1972; Game #129; Thursday;  Sep 7, NYM 0  Vs. MON; 4; boxscore;  WP: Moore; LP: Koosman; Time: 02:06; NIGHT; Attendance: 11,499; Record: 66-63; Standings: 3; Games up/behind: 16.5; L;

Year: 1971; Game #140; Tuesday;  Sep 7, NYM 3 @ MON; 9; boxscore;  WP: Renko; LP: Gentry;  Save: Marshall; Time: 02:20; NIGHT; Attendance: 13,254; Record: 72-68; Standings: 4; Games up/behind: 12.5; L;

Year: 1970; Game #138; Monday;  Sep 7 (1), NYM 5  Vs. MON; 4; boxscore;  WP: Frisella; LP: Marshall; Time: 2:27; DAY;  Record: 72-66; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 1.5; W;

Year: 1970; Game #139; Monday;  Sep 7 (2), NYM 5  Vs. MON; 1; boxscore;  WP: McAndrew; LP: McGinn; Time: 02:11; DAY; Attendance: 46,163; Record: 73-66; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 1.5; W;

Year: 1969; Game #137; Sunday;  Sep 7, NYM 9  Vs. PHI; 3; boxscore;  WP: Ryan; LP: Champion; Time: 02:42; DAY; Attendance: 28,937; Record: 80-57; Standings: 2; Games up/behind: 2.5; W;

Year: 1968; Game #146; Saturday;  Sep 7, NYM 4 @ PIT; 3; boxscore;  WP: Koosman; LP: Bunning;  Save: Taylor; Time: 02:43; NIGHT; Attendance: 4,002; Record: 65-80; Standings: 9; Games up/behind: 24.5; W;  

National Pastime.com: Jerry Koosman, who sets a new franchise mark for victories, getting his 17th win of the season when the Mets beat Pittsburgh at Forbes Field, 4-3. The rookie southpaw, en route to a 19-12 record (.613), breaks the team record established by Tom Seaver last year.

Year: 1967; Game #139; Thursday;  Sep 7, NYM 2  Vs. STL; 9; boxscore;  WP: Gibson; LP: Koonce;  Save: Lamabe; Time: 02:47; DAY; Attendance: 10,763; Record: 53-86; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 34; L;

Year: 1964; Game #139; Monday;  Sep 7 (1), NYM 7  Vs. HOU; 5; boxscore;  WP: Jackson; LP: Brown;  Save: Bearnarth; Time: 2:50; DAY;  Record: 47-91; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 36; W;

Year: 1964; Game #140; Monday;  Sep 7 (2), NYM 6  Vs. HOU; 4; boxscore;  WP: Fisher; LP: Larsen;  Save: Ribant; Time: 02:32; DAY; Attendance: 22,123; Record: 48-91; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 36; W;

Year: 1963; Game #142; Saturday;  Sep 7, NYM 2 @ CIN; 4; boxscore;  WP: Maloney; LP: Stallard;  Save: Henry; Time: 02:22; NIGHT; Attendance: 11,007; Record: 45-97; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 41; L; 

Baseball Reference: 1963 - In the Reds' 4 - 2 win, Frank Robinson suffers a spike wound requiring 30 stitches when Mets 2B Ron Hunt lands on his left arm.

Year: 1962; Game #142; Friday;  Sep 7, NYM 2 @ HOU; 4; boxscore;  WP: Golden; LP: Jackson;  Save: McMahon; Time: 02:28; NIGHT; Attendance: 6,208; Record: 35-107; Standings: 10; Games up/behind: 56; L;